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Simulation / Strategy / Early Access

Rise of the Merchants

Develop a medieval settlement into a trading city in a persistent online world, balancing local politics, production and connections with distant markets.

Release: Oct 29, 2026
Developer: Black Duke Games
Publisher: Black Duke Games, Three River Games (3RG)

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What platforms is Rise of the Merchants on?

The catalogue lists PC. Check the official listing for current device availability and requirements.

Can you play Rise of the Merchants with friends?

The Steam listing identifies these PC play modes: Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP, Co-op, Online Co-op. These describe the Steam edition and do not establish console availability, console cross-play or a particular party size.

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What do you do in Rise of the Merchants?

Develop a medieval settlement into a trading city in a persistent online world, balancing local politics, production and connections with distant markets. The Steam edition is categorized as Simulation, Strategy, Early Access. Check its listing for controls, supported languages and accessibility information.

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Steam lists Oct 29, 2026 as this edition’s release milestone. This may differ from an earlier access period or release on another platform. Check the operating-system and hardware requirements, content notices and edition details before purchasing. Current prices and discounts are available on the linked official store page.

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